Farmers Institute at Henry praised as best Marshall County event
The 18th annual Marshall County Farmers Institute met at the M. E. church in Henry last week. Prof J G Mosier Urbana spoke on Organi Matter and Soil Texture with soil fertility details. N B Bilger Springfield urged concrete road work and bridge bids. Domestic science by Mrs R M Barnes and Miss Helen Day entertained. Officers elected included M S Miller president and J R Belsly secretary. Exhibits were the best yet, with premiums funded by Henry merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County Farmers’ Institute
M. E
Henry
J. G. Mosier
Urbana
N. BE. Bilger
Springfield
Illinois
State Highway Commission
Lst
Domestic Science Association
R. M. Barnes
Lacon
Wright-Meier
Helen Day
Bradley Polytechnic Institute of Peoria
Beall
C. C Sawyer
EB. F. Perry
Kate Maxcy
Curran
M. S. Miller
B. I. Perry
J. R Belsly
C. J. Held
Homer Barney
David Blackwell
Sparland
Elmer Quinn
Steuben
Thomas Monier
Whitefield
Leroy A. Hill
Saratoga
Robert Kelley
la Praiirie
Ed Leigh
Hopewell
Marion Strawn
Richland
Victor Adams
Bennington
Frank Carruthers
Belle Plain
Award Zilm
Evans
Fred Whiting
Roberts
P. J. Held
Emma Strawn
W. JB. King
University of Ilinois
Leonard Hoegener
Harry Seitz
Leroy King
Mildred Steyer
Dr. Hall
Jessie Swein
Nellie Forbes
Institute
Henry Business
Ostter
J O. Hill
J.A. Williams
J. L. Barrett
Charles Aukin
Institute Premiums Awarded for Field Crops
Field crops awards list multiple judges and premiums for yellow and white corn oats wheat butter bread and potatoes awarded by local banks merchants and the premium department. Henry Wallace of Varna Alfred Judd Wenona Roscoe Judd Venona Victor Adams Henry Winters J W Winters and others appear among winners. A separate obituary notes the death of William M. Warner of Henry at 57 with details of his life work and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Logi
Barrett
W G. Griffith
First National Bank
Henry Wallace
Varna
Fred W. Potter
Alfred Judd
Wenona
C. F. Hallfarth
Ed McMahon
Lacon
Duke Bros
J. W. Winters
George Nicholson
W. W. Dewey & Sons
Premon
Frank Carrithers
Touck
Elmer Hohn
Washburn
Charles Dille
Marketman
Edward Merdian
Henry
J. Watercott & Co
Elmer Hahn
J. J. Hartley
Victor A. Adams
Henry Times
Ferdinand Kapraun
Charles W. Aukland
Henry Snyder
Elmer Quinn
Venona
C. B. Smith
John H. Williams
Peterman Bros
Edward Dawson
L. R. Phillips
Spencer Ketchum
Hutchins & Downey
A. G. Hillabrand
F. B. Lovett
W. HB. King
Henry Republican
Charles Aukland
Whitefield
B. F. Forrest
W. E. King
T. C. Coggshall
Jane Hall
Frank Krenz
Victor Adams
J. A. Swein
F. A. Yanochowski
H. R. Morris
McNabb
I’. E. Dawson
Ry National Bank
Floyd Winters
Wm. McAleer
M. L. Coan
Chas. Aukland
Court rules 1907 fish law unconstitutional
The Wisconsin high court voids a fish licensing provision as special legislation. It applies licenses to state waters but exempts Lake Michigan anglers, citing unequal treatment and the Amos Wilcox case from Schuyler County where a justice fined him under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
Supreme Court
Amos Wilcox
Schuyler County
Merry Christmas from The Henry Republican readers card
The Henry Republican extends season greetings to over 2 000 homes as readers are called friends. The paper notes reader letters from distant states and shares local news plus Christmas wishes. The Henry Auto Co. received the new Ford 1909 touring car yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
The
Republican
Henry Auto Co
Mrs John Dimig Dies After Pneumonia at Atlantic Iowa
Mrs John Dimig died at her home near Atlantic Iowa on December 16 1908 after a five day pneumonia. Born in Bavaria Germany October 26 1854 she married John Dimig in Henry Illinois February 18 1879. Nine children survive George Fred Edward Dora Henry Gertie Mamie Ruby and Johnnie all at home. Funeral held Saturday at Atlantic Catholic Church with a requiem high mass and burial in Atlantic Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Iowa
John Dimig
Mamie
Mary Schubert
Bavaria
Germany
America
Henry
Ill
George J
Dawson Farm
Fred
Edward
Dora
Gertie
Ruby
Johnnie
Livingston County
Cass County
Theresia
Peter Mercian
Vincent Schubert
Whitefield
Potter Acquitted in Peoria Manslaughter Trial
Frank J. Potter is found not guilty of causing his wife’s death after a 14 day trial in Peoria county. State’s attorney Robert Scholes and lawyers Dailey and Quinn prosecuted. Weil and Cameron defended. Jury required five ballots. Potter vows to stay in Peoria as crowd filled the courtroom. New Year sermon announced at Presbyterian church with Christmas time services and stereoptican slides by Dr. Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Potter
Peoria
Robert Scholes
John Dailey
Frank Quinn
Presbyterian Church
Christ
Occults at Outs Court Case Over Healing Claim
In Bloomington Justice Brittingham's court a dispute between two occult healing practitioners ended with Prof. Braun defending against a $9.20 claim filed by Jean B. Kopf. Kopf had joined Braun on healing expeditions and sought payment for services. Lewis Ziegler took an electric clock from the Brown billiard room last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Justice Brittingham
Bloomington
Prof
Braun
Jean B. Kopf
Kopf
Lewis Ziegler
Brown Billiard Room
Christmas Music and Masses at St Johns and St Marys
Christmas services list with multiple church choirs and hymns at St Johns and St Marys. Details include processional pieces, offertory and communion anthems, hours for midnight mass and children's carol service, and a German program with a large roster of choir members and instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Sullivan
Tours
Benedictus
Morley
Simper
Barnby
Rey
Negitt
M. Law
Berenice Smith
St. Mary’s Church
Brain Duster drink and local notices mix in city column
News of the City reports a new Brain Duster beverage, social notes on Rev. and Mrs. Nevitt’s Toronto trip, church meeting reminders, incidents of dental care, student street harassment warning, and a New Year open social by Henry Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star to fund city water for the Masonic lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Nevitt
Toronto
Canada
Mr. Nevitt
James Davis Dee
Profs. Braun
Bloomington
Camp House
Rosella Herr
Adams
Coggshall
George A. Burt
Whitefield
Champaign
University of I Illinois
Henry
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Hutchins & Downey
Masons
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the Farmers’ Institute
Marshall County
Turner-Hudnut
W. H. Francis
William M. Warner
R. K. Warner
Arlena Warner
Chautauqua County
New York
Our City
Catherine Mock
J. B. Mock
Michigan City
Ind
Lumber and
Wood's Lumber Company
Greenwood
Miss
Chicago
Billa Warner Scott
Bright
Warner Home
Main Street
H. W. Burger
Henry Cemetery
James, Hartley
Wm. Starliper
G. M. Clark
Wm. Duke
J. J. Herry
Atlantic, TA
Frank Potter
Gensler
Ladies of the Rosary Society
Santa Claus
Fanny
Cora Randall
Chrissie
Florence Merdian
Louis Glatz
Mrs. Harmon
Beatrice Kuss
Willie Harmon
Tomie Harney
Pope
J. Singenberger
Ora May Klein
Hazel Schwarz
Martha Louis
Della Klein
Etta Smith
Harold Daniels
Susan
Dora Schubert
Mary
Lena Klein
Clifford Merdian
Florence Green
Susie
Marion Bickerman
Ella
Eva Smith
Men
Albert Neuhalsen
John Glatz
Willie Smith
Guardian Angel
St. Joseph's Church
Battman
Babe
Bethlehem
Stultz
George Halbleib
Frank Weaver
John Hartley
Heralds of Heaven
Schnecker
Obligato
Mr. Meier
Angel Voices
Meredith Nellie Fawcette
Anna Brown
Dr. Adams
Ida Barry
Maude Barry
Ama Colligan
Clifford Doran
D. Dwyer
Nellie Fawcette
Evelyn Hartley
Charles Motter
Fannie Siewers
News OF the City
Mary Quinn
J. A. Melick
John Herr
Hunter Lumber Yard
Sivell & Stapp
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